+91-22-4891390910 Best SIP Plans for 10, 20 Year Investment 2025
“What if I told you that Investing just ₹10,000 a month could potentially make you a crorepati in 15 years? That’s the power of a SIP — but only if you choose the right plan and stick with it.”
In India, SIP investments crossed ₹20,000 crore per month in 2024, proving how lakhs of investors are betting on disciplined wealth-building. But here’s the catch — not all SIP plans deliver equally. If your horizon is 10–20 years, you’re in the sweet spot for compounding. This is where small monthly investments can snowball into a massive corpus — enough for retirement, your child’s IIT/IIM dream, or even early financial freedom.
In this article, we’ll explore the 10 Top SIP plans for 2025 designed for long-term growth, analyse their performance, show wealth projections, and even cover diversification options like international funds — so you can invest smartly and confidently.
What is a SIP?
A Systematic Investment plan (SIP) is a disciplined way of investing in Mutual Funds, where you contribute a fixed amount every month (as low as ₹500). Instead of worrying about timing the market, SIPs average out your cost and let your money grow consistently over time.
For long-term goals (10–20 years), SIPs work best because they combine:
- Compounding → reinvesting returns to multiply wealth
- Rupee Cost Averaging (RCA) → reducing risk of Volatility
- Affordability → start small, scale later
- Discipline → automatic, hassle-free investing
Why SIPs Work Best for 10–20 Years
1. Power of Compounding – The Real Wealth Builder
Compounding is like a snowball effect — the longer your money stays invested, the larger it grows. The “interest on interest” accelerates wealth creation in the later years.
Example:
- Invest ₹5,000/month for 10 years at 12% annualised return → ₹5 lakh principal grows to ₹11.6 lakh.
- Keep going for 20 years → ₹12 lakh principal grows to ₹49 lakh + That’s over 4x growth simply by giving your money more time.
This is why SIPs are most powerful when held for at least 15–20 years.
2. Rupee Cost Averaging (RCA) – Your Shield Against Timing the Market
Nobody can perfectly predict market highs and lows. With SIPs, you don’t have to.
- When markets are high → you buy fewer units.
- When markets fall → you buy more units at cheaper prices.
Over time, your purchase price averages out, reducing the “wrong entry” risk. This is especially valuable in volatile markets like India’s, where short-term ups and downs can scare investors.
Example: A lump sum investor in Jan 2020 (before COVID crash) would have panicked. But an SIP investor kept buying through the crash and the rebound, benefiting from low prices.
3. Affordability & Flexibility – Investing Fits Your Budget
Unlike lump sum investments, SIPs are designed for affordability. You can start small (₹500 or ₹1,000/month) and step up later as your income grows.
Example: Many professionals begin with ₹2,000/month SIPs in their 20s and later raise it to ₹10,000–₹15,000/month in their 30s. This step-up strategy can increase your final corpus by 30–40% without straining your budget.
Flexibility features like pausing SIPs during emergencies or switching funds make it beginner-friendly.
4. Reduced Emotional Bias – Discipline Wins the Game
One of the biggest enemies of wealth creation is human behaviour. We tend to:
- Invest more when markets are booming (FOMO).
- Panic sell when markets crash.
SIPs automate discipline. Since the money is auto-debited every month, you continue investing regardless of market noise. This ensures you buy in both good and bad times, and avoid destructive emotional decisions.
Example: Investors who continued SIPs even during the 2008 crisis saw massive wealth creation by 2018 because they bought at rock-bottom prices.
✅ In short: SIPs work best in 10–20 years because they combine compounding, discipline, affordability, and risk-averaging — qualities no other investment vehicle offers in such a balanced way.
Best SIP Plans for 10–20 Years in 2025
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Best SIP Plans for 10, 20 Year Investment
Fund NAV Net Assets (Cr) Min SIP Investment 3 MO (%) 6 MO (%) 1 YR (%) 3 YR (%) 5 YR (%) 2024 (%) ICICI Prudential Infrastructure Fund Growth ₹198.41
↓ -0.30 ₹7,645 100 3.6 9.6 3.3 26.5 36.3 27.4 HDFC Infrastructure Fund Growth ₹48.236
↓ -0.12 ₹2,483 300 2.7 8.3 0.3 26.7 33.7 23 SBI PSU Fund Growth ₹33.5852
↑ 0.25 ₹5,179 500 8.5 10.2 3 28.4 32.4 23.5 Nippon India Small Cap Fund Growth ₹168.648
↓ -0.40 ₹64,821 100 1.3 9.5 -5.5 21.9 31.8 26.1 Bandhan Infrastructure Fund Growth ₹49.167
↓ -0.26 ₹1,613 100 -0.7 5.3 -7.3 25.3 31.7 39.3 Note: Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR basis. as on 7 Nov 25 Research Highlights & Commentary of 5 Funds showcased
Commentary ICICI Prudential Infrastructure Fund HDFC Infrastructure Fund SBI PSU Fund Nippon India Small Cap Fund Bandhan Infrastructure Fund Point 1 Upper mid AUM (₹7,645 Cr). Bottom quartile AUM (₹2,483 Cr). Lower mid AUM (₹5,179 Cr). Highest AUM (₹64,821 Cr). Bottom quartile AUM (₹1,613 Cr). Point 2 Oldest track record among peers (20 yrs). Established history (17+ yrs). Established history (15+ yrs). Established history (15+ yrs). Established history (14+ yrs). Point 3 Rating: 3★ (lower mid). Rating: 3★ (bottom quartile). Rating: 2★ (bottom quartile). Rating: 4★ (upper mid). Top rated. Point 4 Risk profile: High. Risk profile: High. Risk profile: High. Risk profile: Moderately High. Risk profile: High. Point 5 5Y return: 36.34% (top quartile). 5Y return: 33.70% (upper mid). 5Y return: 32.45% (lower mid). 5Y return: 31.84% (bottom quartile). 5Y return: 31.74% (bottom quartile). Point 6 3Y return: 26.52% (lower mid). 3Y return: 26.75% (upper mid). 3Y return: 28.37% (top quartile). 3Y return: 21.88% (bottom quartile). 3Y return: 25.26% (bottom quartile). Point 7 1Y return: 3.25% (top quartile). 1Y return: 0.29% (lower mid). 1Y return: 3.01% (upper mid). 1Y return: -5.46% (bottom quartile). 1Y return: -7.28% (bottom quartile). Point 8 Alpha: 0.00 (top quartile). Alpha: 0.00 (upper mid). Alpha: -0.35 (bottom quartile). Alpha: -2.55 (bottom quartile). Alpha: 0.00 (lower mid). Point 9 Sharpe: -0.48 (top quartile). Sharpe: -0.64 (upper mid). Sharpe: -0.81 (bottom quartile). Sharpe: -0.65 (lower mid). Sharpe: -0.71 (bottom quartile). Point 10 Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid). Information ratio: 0.00 (lower mid). Information ratio: -0.37 (bottom quartile). Information ratio: 0.10 (top quartile). Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile). ICICI Prudential Infrastructure Fund
HDFC Infrastructure Fund
SBI PSU Fund
Nippon India Small Cap Fund
Bandhan Infrastructure Fund
All the funds mentioned above are ideal, we are giving you detailed analysis of 5 funds.
To generate capital appreciation and income distribution to unit holders by investing predominantly in equity/equity related securities of the companies belonging to the infrastructure development and balance in debt securities and money market instruments. Research Highlights for ICICI Prudential Infrastructure Fund Below is the key information for ICICI Prudential Infrastructure Fund Returns up to 1 year are on To seek long-term capital appreciation by investing predominantly in equity and equity related securities of companies engaged in or expected to benefit from growth and development of infrastructure. Research Highlights for HDFC Infrastructure Fund Below is the key information for HDFC Infrastructure Fund Returns up to 1 year are on The objective of the scheme would be to provide investors with opportunities for long-term growth in capital along with the liquidity of an open-ended scheme through an active management of investments in a diversified basket of equity stocks of domestic Public Sector Undertakings and in debt and money market instruments issued by PSUs AND others. Research Highlights for SBI PSU Fund Below is the key information for SBI PSU Fund Returns up to 1 year are on 1. ICICI Prudential Infrastructure Fund
ICICI Prudential Infrastructure Fund
Growth Launch Date 31 Aug 05 NAV (07 Nov 25) ₹198.41 ↓ -0.30 (-0.15 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹7,645 on 31 Aug 25 Category Equity - Sectoral AMC ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Limited Rating ☆☆☆ Risk High Expense Ratio 1.89 Sharpe Ratio -0.48 Information Ratio 0 Alpha Ratio 0 Min Investment 5,000 Min SIP Investment 100 Exit Load 0-1 Years (1%),1 Years and above(NIL) Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 31 Oct 20 ₹10,000 31 Oct 21 ₹19,902 31 Oct 22 ₹23,709 31 Oct 23 ₹30,130 31 Oct 24 ₹47,075 31 Oct 25 ₹49,413 Returns for ICICI Prudential Infrastructure Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 7 Nov 25 Duration Returns 1 Month 1% 3 Month 3.6% 6 Month 9.6% 1 Year 3.3% 3 Year 26.5% 5 Year 36.3% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 16% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2024 27.4% 2023 44.6% 2022 28.8% 2021 50.1% 2020 3.6% 2019 2.6% 2018 -14% 2017 40.8% 2016 2% 2015 -3.4% Fund Manager information for ICICI Prudential Infrastructure Fund
Name Since Tenure Ihab Dalwai 3 Jun 17 8.33 Yr. Sharmila D’mello 30 Jun 22 3.26 Yr. Data below for ICICI Prudential Infrastructure Fund as on 31 Aug 25
Equity Sector Allocation
Sector Value Industrials 36.47% Basic Materials 15.25% Financial Services 14.68% Utility 10.24% Energy 9.47% Real Estate 2.93% Consumer Cyclical 1.84% Communication Services 1.67% Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 7.43% Equity 92.57% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity Larsen & Toubro Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 30 Nov 09 | LT9% ₹674 Cr 1,843,204
↓ -155,750 NTPC Ltd (Utilities)
Equity, Since 29 Feb 16 | 5325554% ₹352 Cr 10,329,473
↓ -750,000 Vedanta Ltd (Basic Materials)
Equity, Since 31 Jul 24 | 5002954% ₹293 Cr 6,279,591 Reliance Industries Ltd (Energy)
Equity, Since 31 Jul 23 | RELIANCE4% ₹277 Cr 2,029,725 NCC Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 31 Aug 21 | NCC3% ₹271 Cr 13,053,905 Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 31 May 24 | ADANIPORTS3% ₹260 Cr 1,854,934
↓ -413,725 Kalpataru Projects International Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 30 Sep 06 | KPIL3% ₹226 Cr 1,803,566 Axis Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Dec 20 | 5322153% ₹226 Cr 1,996,057 AIA Engineering Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 28 Feb 21 | AIAENG3% ₹202 Cr 660,770 CESC Ltd (Utilities)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 23 | CESC2% ₹189 Cr 11,700,502 2. HDFC Infrastructure Fund
HDFC Infrastructure Fund
Growth Launch Date 10 Mar 08 NAV (07 Nov 25) ₹48.236 ↓ -0.12 (-0.25 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹2,483 on 31 Aug 25 Category Equity - Sectoral AMC HDFC Asset Management Company Limited Rating ☆☆☆ Risk High Expense Ratio 2.06 Sharpe Ratio -0.64 Information Ratio 0 Alpha Ratio 0 Min Investment 5,000 Min SIP Investment 300 Exit Load 0-1 Years (1%),1 Years and above(NIL) Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 31 Oct 20 ₹10,000 31 Oct 21 ₹19,027 31 Oct 22 ₹21,626 31 Oct 23 ₹29,679 31 Oct 24 ₹44,661 31 Oct 25 ₹45,504 Returns for HDFC Infrastructure Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 7 Nov 25 Duration Returns 1 Month 0.5% 3 Month 2.7% 6 Month 8.3% 1 Year 0.3% 3 Year 26.7% 5 Year 33.7% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2024 23% 2023 55.4% 2022 19.3% 2021 43.2% 2020 -7.5% 2019 -3.4% 2018 -29% 2017 43.3% 2016 -1.9% 2015 -2.5% Fund Manager information for HDFC Infrastructure Fund
Name Since Tenure Srinivasan Ramamurthy 12 Jan 24 1.72 Yr. Dhruv Muchhal 22 Jun 23 2.28 Yr. Data below for HDFC Infrastructure Fund as on 31 Aug 25
Equity Sector Allocation
Sector Value Industrials 38.53% Financial Services 19.18% Basic Materials 10.34% Utility 7.05% Energy 6.49% Communication Services 3.63% Real Estate 2.48% Health Care 1.76% Technology 1.57% Consumer Cyclical 0.49% Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 8.47% Equity 91.53% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity ICICI Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Oct 09 | 5321746% ₹148 Cr 1,100,000
↓ -200,000 Larsen & Toubro Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 12 | LT6% ₹139 Cr 380,000 HDFC Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Aug 23 | HDFCBANK5% ₹133 Cr 1,400,000 Kalpataru Projects International Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 31 Jan 23 | 5222874% ₹95 Cr 758,557
↑ 272 J Kumar Infraprojects Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 31 Oct 15 | JKIL4% ₹89 Cr 1,403,084
↑ 3,084 InterGlobe Aviation Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 31 Dec 21 | INDIGO3% ₹84 Cr 150,000 NTPC Ltd (Utilities)
Equity, Since 31 Dec 17 | 5325553% ₹75 Cr 2,200,646
↑ 646 Reliance Industries Ltd (Energy)
Equity, Since 31 May 24 | RELIANCE3% ₹68 Cr 500,000 Bharti Airtel Ltd (Communication Services)
Equity, Since 30 Sep 20 | BHARTIARTL3% ₹66 Cr 350,000 State Bank of India (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Mar 08 | SBIN2% ₹61 Cr 704,361 3. SBI PSU Fund
SBI PSU Fund
Growth Launch Date 7 Jul 10 NAV (07 Nov 25) ₹33.5852 ↑ 0.25 (0.74 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹5,179 on 31 Aug 25 Category Equity - Sectoral AMC SBI Funds Management Private Limited Rating ☆☆ Risk High Expense Ratio 1.89 Sharpe Ratio -0.81 Information Ratio -0.37 Alpha Ratio -0.35 Min Investment 5,000 Min SIP Investment 500 Exit Load 0-1 Years (1%),1 Years and above(NIL) Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 31 Oct 20 ₹10,000 31 Oct 21 ₹16,381 31 Oct 22 ₹19,173 31 Oct 23 ₹24,318 31 Oct 24 ₹40,047 31 Oct 25 ₹42,467 Returns for SBI PSU Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 7 Nov 25 Duration Returns 1 Month 2.7% 3 Month 8.5% 6 Month 10.2% 1 Year 3% 3 Year 28.4% 5 Year 32.4% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 8.2% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2024 23.5% 2023 54% 2022 29% 2021 32.4% 2020 -10% 2019 6% 2018 -23.8% 2017 21.9% 2016 16.2% 2015 -11.1% Fund Manager information for SBI PSU Fund
Name Since Tenure Rohit Shimpi 1 Jun 24 1.33 Yr. Data below for SBI PSU Fund as on 31 Aug 25
Equity Sector Allocation
Sector Value Financial Services 36.21% Utility 29.89% Energy 13.58% Industrials 12.34% Basic Materials 5.79% Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 2.18% Equity 97.82% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity State Bank of India (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Jul 10 | SBIN16% ₹866 Cr 9,927,500 Bharat Electronics Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 24 | BEL9% ₹524 Cr 12,975,000 NTPC Ltd (Utilities)
Equity, Since 31 Jul 10 | 5325559% ₹495 Cr 14,543,244 Power Grid Corp Of India Ltd (Utilities)
Equity, Since 31 Jul 10 | 5328988% ₹463 Cr 16,535,554 GAIL (India) Ltd (Utilities)
Equity, Since 31 May 24 | 5321558% ₹454 Cr 25,750,000 Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd (Energy)
Equity, Since 31 Aug 24 | 5005476% ₹329 Cr 9,700,000 Bank of Baroda (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Aug 24 | 5321345% ₹284 Cr 11,000,000 NMDC Ltd (Basic Materials)
Equity, Since 31 Oct 23 | 5263714% ₹213 Cr 27,900,000 Indian Bank (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 21 | 5328143% ₹182 Cr 2,427,235 Oil India Ltd (Energy)
Equity, Since 31 Mar 24 | OIL3% ₹159 Cr 3,850,000
SIP Calculator Example: 10 vs 20 Years
| SIP Amount | Duration | Expected Returns (12% CAGR) | Final Corpus |
|---|---|---|---|
| ₹5,000/month | 10 years | ~₹11.6 lakh | ~₹11.6 lakh |
| ₹5,000/month | 20 years | ~₹49 lakh | ~₹49 lakh |
| ₹10,000/month | 20 years | ~₹98 lakh | ~₹98 lakh |
Insight: Doubling your time horizon (10 → 20 years) multiplies wealth 4X, thanks to compounding.
Taxation of SIP Investments (2025 Rules)
Equity SIPs:
- STCG (<1 year): 15% tax
- LTCG (≥1 year): 10% tax (above ₹1 lakh gains)
Debt SIPs:
- STCG: Taxed as per income slab
- LTCG: 20% with indexation (≥3 years)
SIPs in ELSS (Equity Linked Savings Scheme) also offer ₹1.5 lakh deduction under Section 80C.
Who Should Invest in SIPs for 10–20 Years?
Salaried professionals planning retirement
Parents planning for children’s higher education or marriage
Young investors aiming for ₹1 crore+ corpus
Anyone who wants disciplined, long-term wealth creation
❌ Not suitable for those looking for short-term or guaranteed returns.
Expert Tips Before Investing
- Do not exceed 15% of Portfolio allocation.
- Always check fund expense ratio.
- Consider SIPs for disciplined global investing.
- Track global economic news (US Fed, China GDP, oil prices).
- Avoid chasing short-term returns — treat them as long-term wealth creators.
How to Invest in Mutual Fund SIP Online?
Open Free Investment Account for Lifetime at Fincash.com.
Complete your Registration and KYC Process
Upload Documents (PAN, Aadhaar, etc.). And, You are Ready to Invest!
Final Thoughts
SIPs are the most reliable way to build long-term wealth in India. With just ₹500–₹5,000 per month, you can achieve major life goals in 10–20 years. Use Indian equity SIPs as your core portfolio and add a small allocation to International Mutual Funds for diversification. In 2025, with rising global themes (AI, EVs, clean energy), and India’s growth story, SIPs remain the smartest way to participate in wealth creation.
FAQs
Q1. Which SIP is best for 20 years in India?
A: Large cap, flexi cap, and ELSS Equity Funds are best for long horizons.
Q2. Can I become a crorepati by SIP?
A: Yes. A ₹10,000 SIP for 20 years at 12% CAGR can grow to nearly ₹1 crore.
Q3. What is the minimum amount to start a SIP?
A: You can start with ₹500/month, some AMCs allow even ₹100/month.
Q4. Which SIPs are tax-saving?
A: ELSS (Equity Linked Savings Schemes) qualify for Section 80C deduction.
Q5. Should I stop my SIP during market crashes?
A: No. Continuing SIPs during downturns buys more units at lower prices.
All efforts have been made to ensure the information provided here is accurate. However, no guarantees are made regarding correctness of data. Please verify with scheme information document before making any investment.
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